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A festival procession on a decorated ratha chariot moves through a crowd under palm trees. A smiling man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and a gold crown with a fan-shaped headpiece stands at the centre holding a sword, with a gold trident, decorative shields and flags around him. Garlands of marigolds and pink flowers, gold ornaments and tasselled hangings with pink, purple and blue tassels decorate the chariot and a canopy overhead. Spectators and a camera operator are visible below.

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January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession with a man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold garlands, pink and purple tassels, and a colourful canopy. He wears an orange garment, a gold crown-like headdress, gold armlets and a red-and-pink flower garland, and holds a sword. Ornamental gold finials and a golden trident-like staff rise from the front. In the foreground, devotees raise hands and hold ceremonial items, including a golden fan and a trident, while crowds press close and a camera is visible. A man in orange robes with a crown and ornaments matching the page's Swamiji cues is probable, seated and smiling as he is carried in the procession.2012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated golden chariot in an outdoor procession, draped with white, purple and orange flower garlands and hung with tassels in orange, pink, green, purple and magenta. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a red and white flower garland sits on a golden seat under a canopy, smiling and looking to one side. A person in white raises a painted round fan with a blue and gold design toward him, and a red flag with a blue emblem waves at left. Palm trees and a crowd of onlookers fill the background against a pale sky.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession photograph shows a decorated ratha chariot with a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a large orange-and-maroon umbrella. He wears an orange garment with white and marigold garlands around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Gold and brass fittings, purple and orange flower garlands, and hanging bells and tassels in red, orange, teal and purple decorate the chariot. He raises one hand in greeting while onlookers in orange and white clothing stand around the vehicle. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the honoured figure on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and garlands.2010-02-12A smiling man rides on a golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in pink, blue, purple and green, and gilded ornamental finials. He wears a gold crown, a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a red rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a gold armlet on his arm. Behind him are palm trees under a bright sky.2012-01-01A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses, colourful tassels in pink, green, blue and orange, and gold bells. A man with long dark hair sits on red cushions wearing a gold crown, an orange robe, a red flower garland and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind him, devotees in white and orange clothes walk along a tree-lined path, with a saffron flag visible at right. a person seated on the ratha, as the presiding figure. Bright outdoor daylight.2009-12-27A photograph of an outdoor procession in daylight. A long-haired figure with a gold crown and red garland sits on an ornate golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, tassels and a multicolored canopy. Golden serpent-head finials curve at the front and back. The figure wears a red-and-gold garment and bangles. Devotees in orange and white walk alongside and push or carry the carriage, with orange flags and a dense crowd behind.2012-01-01